Tennessee Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Tennessee driving rules, including solid yellow on your side, TN headlight visibility threshold, rain first begins slippery and hydroplaning response. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Solid Yellow on Your Side
- TN Headlight Visibility Threshold
- Rain First Begins Slippery
- Hydroplaning Response
- Child Under Age 8
- Earbuds Both Ears
- Yellow X Lane Signal
- Red X Lane Signal
- Move Over Requirement
- Roundabout Entry
- Signal Distance Before Turn
- High Beams When Permitted
- Truck Blind Spots
- Bicyclist Yield
- Motorcycle Following Distance
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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A solid yellow line next to your lane means:
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A. You may not pass
A solid yellow line on your side means passing is prohibited.
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You must turn on headlights when you cannot see clearly for:
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A. 200 feet ahead
Poor visibility requires headlight use.
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When rain first begins to fall, the road surface becomes:
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C. More slippery
Oil and water mix to create slick conditions.
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If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:
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B. Ease off the gas
Reducing speed helps tires regain contact.
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A child under age 8 must ride in:
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A. An approved child safety seat
Child restraints reduce injury risk.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. A solid yellow line next to your lane means:
Correct answer: You may not pass
Why: A solid yellow line on your side means passing is prohibited.
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Q2. A diamond-shaped sign indicates:
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Diamond signs warn of possible hazards ahead.
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Q3. You must stop for a school bus when:
Correct answer: Its red lights are flashing
Why: Stop for flashing red lights unless separated by a physical median.
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Q4. A flashing yellow light means:
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow means slow down and proceed carefully.
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Q5. When backing out of a parking space, you should:
Correct answer: Turn and look through the rear window
Why: Looking directly behind you gives the best visibility.
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Q6. You must yield to pedestrians:
Correct answer: In marked or unmarked crosswalks
Why: Pedestrians have right-of-way in crosswalks.
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Q7. Driving too closely behind another vehicle is called:
Correct answer: Tailgating
Why: Tailgating reduces reaction time and is unsafe.
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Q8. When approaching a yield sign, you must:
Correct answer: Slow down and give right-of-way
Why: Yield to traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.
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Q9. A flashing red light means:
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when clear
Why: A flashing red functions like a stop sign.
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Q10. A white rectangular sign usually indicates:
Correct answer: A regulation
Why: Regulatory signs are typically white rectangles.
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Q11. When entering a roundabout, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already inside
Why: Traffic inside the circle has priority.
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Q12. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
Correct answer: Steer gently in the direction you want to go
Why: Smooth steering helps regain traction.
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Q13. You must use headlights:
Correct answer: When visibility is reduced
Why: Use headlights anytime visibility is poor.
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Q14. If your wheels leave the roadway, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off the gas and steer back safely
Why: Gradual correction prevents loss of control.
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Q15. The left lane on multilane roads is used mainly for:
Correct answer: Passing
Why: Keep right except to pass.
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Q16. Before changing lanes, you must:
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Always check blind spots with a quick shoulder glance.
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Q17. When following a motorcycle, allow:
Correct answer: More distance than usual
Why: Motorcycles stop quickly, so give extra space.
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Q18. You may not stop or park:
Correct answer: On a bridge
Why: Stopping on a bridge is unsafe and illegal.
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Q19. A broken yellow line between lanes means:
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when clear.
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Q20. If an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, you must:
Correct answer: Pull over to the right and stop
Why: Move right and stop to let emergency vehicles pass.
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Q21. When driving in fog, use:
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: High beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility.
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Q22. Before making a left turn, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Why: Oncoming vehicles have the right-of-way.
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Q23. A triangular red and white sign means:
Correct answer: Yield
Why: Triangular signs indicate a yield requirement.
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Q24. If a tire blows out, you should:
Correct answer: Hold the wheel firmly and slow down gradually
Why: Steering control prevents skidding.
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Q25. You should signal a turn at least:
Correct answer: 100 feet before turning
Why: Give others time to react by signaling early.
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Q26. When approaching an intersection with no signs or signals, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to vehicles already in the intersection
Why: Vehicles already in the intersection have priority.
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Q27. A yellow X over a lane means:
Correct answer: The lane is changing status—move out soon
Why: A yellow X warns the lane will soon close.
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Q28. The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:
Correct answer: Slow down on wet roads
Why: Lower speeds reduce the chance of losing traction.
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Q29. A red X over a lane indicates:
Correct answer: Do not drive in that lane
Why: A red X means the lane is closed.
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Q30. When driving near large trucks, avoid:
Correct answer: Driving in their blind spots
Why: Blind spots on trucks are large and dangerous.
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Q31. You may turn right on red when:
Correct answer: You come to a complete stop first
Why: Stop first, then turn if the way is clear.
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Q32. If a traffic signal shows a green arrow:
Correct answer: You have a protected turn
Why: Oncoming traffic is stopped during a protected turn.
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Q33. When approaching a railroad crossing with lowered gates:
Correct answer: Stop and wait until they rise
Why: It is illegal to drive around lowered gates.
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Q34. The Move Over requirement tells drivers to:
Correct answer: Change lanes or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles
Why: Move over or slow down to protect emergency workers.
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Q35. When driving downhill, you should:
Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear
Why: Lower gears help control speed.
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Q36. A no-passing zone is indicated by:
Correct answer: A solid yellow line
Why: A solid yellow line means no passing.
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Q37. If you miss your exit on a highway, you should:
Correct answer: Proceed to the next exit
Why: Backing up or U-turns on highways are dangerous and illegal.
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Q38. When two vehicles arrive at the same time at a four-way stop:
Correct answer: The driver on the right goes first
Why: Right-hand rule applies when arriving simultaneously.
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Q39. You must yield to bicyclists:
Correct answer: Just as you would to any vehicle
Why: Bicycles have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles.
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Q40. Driving with earbuds or headphones covering both ears is:
Correct answer: Not recommended and often illegal
Why: Covering both ears reduces awareness.
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Q41. You must turn on headlights when you cannot see clearly for:
Correct answer: 200 feet ahead
Why: Poor visibility requires headlight use.
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Q42. If your accelerator sticks, you should:
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and brake gently
Why: Shifting to neutral helps regain control.
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Q43. Before crossing an intersection, you should:
Correct answer: Look left, right, then left again
Why: Check both sides for hazards.
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Q44. When rain first begins to fall, the road surface becomes:
Correct answer: More slippery
Why: Oil and water mix to create slick conditions.
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Q45. If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off the gas
Why: Reducing speed helps tires regain contact.
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Q46. A child under age 8 must ride in:
Correct answer: An approved child safety seat
Why: Child restraints reduce injury risk.
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Q47. You may use high beams at night when:
Correct answer: There is no oncoming traffic
Why: Dim high beams for oncoming or nearby vehicles.
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Q48. When exiting a highway, you should:
Correct answer: Signal early and move into the exit lane
Why: Prepare for exits ahead of time.
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Q49. A broken white line means:
Correct answer: You may change lanes if safe
Why: Broken white lines divide same-direction lanes.
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Q50. If your brake lights are not working, you should:
Correct answer: Repair them immediately
Why: Functional brake lights are required for safety.